One of three suspects sought in the kidnapping and death of a Tracy man has been arrested, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office announced.
Avtar Singh, 57, a prominent volunteer at a Tracy Sikh temple, was kidnapped on Feb. 17 and later found dead near Lake Berryessa on Feb. 20 in an apparent case of mistaken identity, authorities said in February, adding that the intended target was a person in Canada at the time.
In September, authorities identified Alberto Alonso Alencastro, 25; Alfonso Segura Arellano, 20; and Barnabe Segura Arellano, 22, all from Vallejo, as suspects. The three men, whom authorities believe have ties to Mexico, were also indicted on charges that include murder with special circumstances and kidnapping.
“Detectives served multiple search warrants in Vallejo, seized the white crossover SUV believed to have been used in the kidnapping,” said Capt. Joe Petrino of the sheriff’s office…